Abington, PA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,095-student campus.

3.88
Incidents / 1k students
#2,434
Rank of 3,050
#101
PA rank
3,095
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reports 3.88 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,434 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 81% of ranked campuses its size.

3.88
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,434
of 3,050 ranked nationally
81%
report fewer incidents than this campus
6
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-5 reported incidents

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington decreased from 11 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is a Public institution located in Abington, PA, enrolling approximately 3,095 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 19 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within PA, it ranks #101 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,095 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington is "Rape" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in PA averaging 1.03 incidents per 1,000 students, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reports 276% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.88 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2434

See peer comparison

State Rank (PA)

#101

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

6

across 11 crime categories

Where Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 19% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington percentile rank 20.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2434 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reports 276% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$15,268
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,664
Avg Net Price
$18,071
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in PA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
97%
SAT Average
1181
SAT Math Range
530–630
ACT Range
23–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
21%
Retention Rate
77%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$55,620
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Loan Repayment (3yr)
79%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 200% (2 → 6 incidents)

051015 202120222023 2 6 ▲ +200.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 210
Arson 000
Burglary 000
Fondling 140
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 352
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 4
Liquor 2023 11 12
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 4 10
Liquor 2022 2 20
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 5 6
Liquor 2021 5 38
Weapons 2021 0 0

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

3.88 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,434
Enrollment
3,095
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden, UT · 3,096 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH · 3,091 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD · 3,101 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA · 3,102 enrolled
Safety Score 0.64
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY · 3,104 enrolled
Safety Score 4.19

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington nationally (rank #2434), regardless of size or state.

Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
National Rank #2433
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA
National Rank #2435
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL
National Rank #2432
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
National Rank #2436
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank #2431

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington safe?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington has a safety score of 3.88 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,434 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in PA.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington have fire safety data?
Yes. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's Safety Profile

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington in Abington, PA enrolls 3,095 students and has a safety score of 3.88 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2434 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 11 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington's 3.88 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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